I have a confession to make. Sometimes, I pretend to be a writer. When I was first working for myself, I used several tricks to get my work done....

I have a confession to make. Sometimes, I pretend to be a writer. When I was first working for myself, I used several tricks to get my work done....
Every human being is unique. Authors are human beings. Therefore, every author is unique. One of your challenges is to develop a unique way of...
David Belasco was one of the great figures in American theater history. He wrote, directed, or produced over a hundred plays, launched the careers...
“Who’s your ideal reader?” That’s a question I ask in the early stages of coaching an author through a book. Most of my clients give me a...
I figure there’s probably a gazillion writing tips on the internet. They’re about research, structure, plotting, and character development. They...
When my son Dave was in high school, he had a long walk every morning from our house to the BART station. He loves music, so he listened to music...
“I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free. “ That marvelous quote is attributed to Michelangelo and often offered as advice to...
“If you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.” ~ Stephen King Stephen King knows a thing or two...
“Do one thing at a time.” My mother said that long before multitasking became one of the top ineffective behaviors of our age. Mom also said, “You...
Children act creative. Most adults don’t. Children let their ideas bubble over, making up stories and games as they go. Ask them to think of how to...